Japan visa photo requirements for Indians
Indian passport holders applying for Tourist visa (paper/eVISA) via Japan Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) need a photo that meets Japan's rules. Below are the exact size, background and file rules from the official source, with a worked example and a checklist.
VERIFIED · OFFICIAL SOURCE · 17 OCT 2026
Japan photo rules at a glance
What the photo should look like
Drawn to the official measurements where they are published.
Full Japan visa photo requirements
| Route for Indians | Tourist visa (paper/eVISA) via Japan Visa Application Centre (VFS Global) |
|---|---|
| Printed photo size (mm) | 45 x 45 |
| Digital size (pixels) | Not stated by the official source |
| File format | Not stated by the official source |
| File size | Not stated by the official source |
| Background | Plain white |
| Head / face size | Not stated by the official source |
| How recent | Taken within 6 months before application |
| Glasses | Not stated by the official source |
| Head covering | No hat |
| Expression and pose | Not stated by the official source |
| Copies | 1 |
Other official rules
- Colour photo
- Clear front view; applicant must be easily identifiable
- Printed on good quality paper (VFS)
- Face should be 70-80% of photo (VFS)
Do and avoid
Built from the official rules and the rejection reasons the source lists.
Do
- Use a plain white background
- Use a photo taken within 6 months before application
- Colour photo
- Clear front view; applicant must be easily identifiable
- Printed on good quality paper (VFS)
- Face should be 70-80% of photo (VFS)
Avoid
- Dark or patterned background
Worked example: getting the photo right first time
A 45 × 45 mm print at 300 DPI is 531 × 531 pixels. At 600 DPI it is 1062 × 1062 pixels. Ask the studio for exactly 45 × 45 mm, not "passport size".
Order at least 1 copies, plus one spare in case the centre asks for a retake.
How to make your photo in 5 steps
- Stand against a plain wall with even light, or visit a photo studio
- Crop to 45 × 45 mm
- Check the background is plain white
- Print on photo paper
- Run the Krosz photo checker before you submit
Free tools: passport photo maker · photo checker · photo resizer
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japan visa photo size for Indians?
The official source gives 45 x 45 mm for a printed photo.
What background colour is needed for a Japan visa photo?
Plain white.
Can I use my Indian passport photo (35 × 45 mm) for Japan?
Not as it is. Japan asks for 45 × 45 mm, which is different from the 35 × 45 mm Indian passport size, so get a print made at the Japan size.
How old can the photo be?
Taken within 6 months before application.
How many photos do I need?
1.
Where do these rules come from?
From Embassy of Japan in India - Photograph Standards, checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026. Requirements can change, so the official page always has the final word.
Source and verification
Official source: Embassy of Japan in India - Photograph Standards
Also checked: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/japan/india/delhi/index.html
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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